Rustic Rd-Ranch RD over Cow Pen Slough
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 2.5MI South of SR-681 · Structure no. 174144
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rustic Rd-Ranch RD over Cow Pen Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rustic Rd-Ranch RD over Cow Pen Slough in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rustic Rd-Ranch RD over Cow Pen Slough built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rustic Rd-Ranch RD over Cow Pen Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Rustic Rd-Ranch RD over Cow Pen Slough carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Rustic Rd-Ranch RD over Cow Pen Slough?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Rustic Rd-Ranch RD over Cow Pen Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.